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How To Make a Poolish (Preferment)

The Pantry Mama
An easy way to make a poolish for baking more aromatic bread and baked goods. Use commercial yeast to create this easy flavor boost for your next loaf of bread.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 day 10 minutes

Equipment

  • Glass Jar
  • Digital Scale

Ingredients  

  • 100 g Flour any type of wheat flour
  • 100 g Water warm
  • 1 g Yeast Active Dry Yeast works best (from 0.25 to 1g)

Instructions 

  • Add 0.25g to 1g of yeast to 100g of warm water and stir it well until the yeast is bubbly and foamy.
  • Now add 100g of flour to the water and yeast and stir until it forms a wet batter. Place the batter into a jar with a lid.
  • Place the lid loosely onto the jar and leave in a warm place to ferment for 12 to 24 hours.
  • You'll know the poolish is ready to use when it has doubled and is bubbling. It will smell yeasty and sweet.
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